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Created by Tennisletics, MINDBOX gives you a mental advantage for tennis and pickleball. Use the power of audio to help you with concentration, confidence, emotion, motivation, and strategy through exclusive tracks, stories, and techniques.

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    Being Confident

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 2:13 Transcription Available


    What does confidence mean? It doesn't mean cocky. Take confidence by respecting your opponent and being true to yourself. Reach for the stars and leave footprints on the moon.Coach: Coach Pain, fitness trainer, and motivational speaker.Bio: 26 years of experience in the fitness industry. Competed in American Ninja Warrior (2011, 2012). 12 years experience in Jeet Kune Do & Wrestling. Instructor on Naval Special Warface Orientation Course. Announcer and motivational speaker for Spartan races, BattleFrong series, and OCR World Championships.Birthplace: USAResidency: USALength: 2 min 1 secTheme: Confidence

    Two Outcomes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 4:01 Transcription Available


    In many ways, tennis is binary. Win or lose. But the mental aspect makes it much more complex. Learn the two outcomes principle. Adapt this for your style of play to win more.Coach: Aleks Szymanski, Founder of Tennisletics, and Certified Mental Coach.Bio: Founder of Tennisletics and tennis fanatic. Started work life as a military and search and rescue helicopter pilot. Spent the past two decades founding and nurturing fast-growing technology businesses across the globe. Competed at high-level squash, judo, and rugby. Certified Mental Coach.Birthplace: EnglandResidency: Austin, TX, USALength: 3 min 48 secTheme: Confidence

    Mental Consistency

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 2:20 Transcription Available


    Consistency is key to tennis success. Mental consistency is critical. With the right mentality, you can grind out wins more times than not and be successful as a player.Coach: Chris Haggard, former world no.19 doubles. Won 7 ATP titles.Bio: Turned pro in 1993. Spent 15 years on the ATP Tour. Excelled at doubles to reach career-high #19 ranking. Stayed in Top 50 for over a decade. Won 7 ATP titles. Reached SF Australian Open and QF of both US Open and Wimbledon. Career wins over Bryan Brothers, Novak Djokovic, Andy Roddick, Leander Paes, Pat Rafter, Leyton Hewitt, and Marat Safin.Birthplace: South AfricaResidency: USALength: 2 min 5 secTheme: Confidence

    Greatness

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 2:04


    What are you worried about? To be great, you need to learn how to manage the struggle and unleashing your true greatness.Coach: Coach Pain, fitness trainer, and motivational speaker.Bio: 26 years of experience in the fitness industry. Competed in American Ninja Warrior (2011, 2012). 12 years experience in Jeet Kune Do & Wrestling. Instructor on Naval Special Warface Orientation Course. Announcer and motivational speaker for Spartan races, BattleFrong series, and OCR World Championships.Birthplace: USAResidency: USALength: 1 min 46 secTheme: Emotion

    Stress

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 3:10 Transcription Available


    Despite what people might say, when it comes to the tennis court, stress is largely good. Learn how to manage stress by eliminating the small things and focusing on what you can control.Coach: Aleks Szymanski, Founder of Tennisletics, and Certified Mental Coach.Bio: Founder of Tennisletics and tennis fanatic. Started work life as a military and search and rescue helicopter pilot. Spent the past two decades founding and nurturing fast-growing technology businesses across the globe. Competed at high-level squash, judo, and rugby. Certified Mental Coach.Birthplace: EnglandResidency: Austin, TX, USALength: 2 min 54 secTheme: Emotion

    Dealing With Stress

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 2:25 Transcription Available


    We all have to deal with stress on the tennis court. Harness the good stress. Learn how to be aware of different levels of stress with a color-coded system and handle those difficult situations.Coach: Chris Haggard, former world no.19 doubles. Won 7 ATP titles.Bio: Turned pro in 1993. Spent 15 years on the ATP Tour. Excelled at doubles to reach career-high #19 ranking. Stayed in Top 50 for over a decade. Won 7 ATP titles. Reached SF Australian Open and QF of both US Open and Wimbledon. Career wins over Bryan Brothers, Novak Djokovic, Andy Roddick, Leander Paes, Pat Rafter, Leyton Hewitt, and Marat Safin.Birthplace: South AfricaResidency: USALength: 2 min 11 secTheme: Emotion

    Choosing Your Doubles Partner

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 2:58 Transcription Available


    There are many opinions on how to choose doubles partners. Get practical advice on the best ways to find your optimum partner or help put partners together.Coach: Kendall Brooks, head tennis coachBio: Former head women's tennis coach for the St. Edward's in Austin, Texas for six straight seasons. In 2018, brought Hilltoppers to their highest national ranking in school history at #17 and was named the Wilson ITA South Central Coach of the year. They would finish their 22-6 record-breaking season as Heartland Conference runner-up, earning their 3rd NCAA Tournament berth, and close the year ranked 22nd in the country. Four-year letter winner for Texas Tech Red Raiders, with career singles record of 61-58 and 41-17 in doubles. Bachelor's degree in Exercise and Sports Science.Birthplace: USAResidency: USALength: 2 min 43 secTheme: Strategy

    Ready, Set, Go

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 1:28 Transcription Available


    It's time to get ready, get set, and go. Start competing at the highest level. You are facing yourself and understand your purpose. Go looking for success.Coach: Coach Pain, fitness trainer, and motivational speaker.Bio: 26 years of experience in the fitness industry. Competed in American Ninja Warrior (2011, 2012). 12 years experience in Jeet Kune Do & Wrestling. Instructor on Naval Special Warface Orientation Course. Announcer and motivational speaker for Spartan races, BattleFrong series, and OCR World Championships.Birthplace: USAResidency: USALength: 1 min 12 secTheme: Motivation

    Threat or Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 4:11 Transcription Available


    Like many other sports, it is much easier to focus on threats rather than embracing the challenge. Stop placing so much emphasis on winning or losing. Learn how to flip things around and change your mindset.Coach: Aleks Szymanski, Founder of Tennisletics, and Certified Mental Coach.Bio: Founder of Tennisletics and tennis fanatic. Started work life as a military and search and rescue helicopter pilot. Spent the past two decades founding and nurturing fast-growing technology businesses across the globe. Competed at high-level squash, judo, and rugby. Certified Mental Coach.Birthplace: EnglandResidency: Austin, TX, USALength: 3 min 50 secTheme: Concentration

    When Things Go Wrong

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 2:35 Transcription Available


    Inevitably, things go wrong. Learn how you can help your juniors manage themselves to focus on the things that can be controlled to de-escalate the situation.Coach: Positive Coaching Alliance, better athletes, better people.Bio: Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) is a national non-profit organization with the mission of creating a positive, character-building youth sports environment that results in BETTER ATHLETES, BETTER PEOPLE. Youth sports currently involves 40M children, which presents a tremendous platform on which to develop youth character and life skills. PCA ensures sports are ‘done right' with programming that is research-based and designed to have an impact.Since its founding in 1998, PCA has established 18 chapters nationwide, partnered with roughly 3,500 schools and youth sports organizations to deliver more than 20,000 live group workshops, reaching 19.2 million youth.PCA gains support from a National Advisory Board of elite coaches, professional and Olympic athletes, organization leaders, and academics who share PCA's mission. PCA is proud to partner with more than 50 national governing bodies.Birthplace: N/AResidency: Mountain View, CA, USALink: Positive Coaching AllianceLength: 2 min 20 secTheme: Concentration

    When Tennis Meets Hollywood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 3:54 Transcription Available


    Listen to how Ashley got involved with the movie 'Battle of the Sexes' with Emma Stone and Steve Carell.Coach: Ashley Weinhold, current professional American tennis player.Bio: Current professional American tennis player. Winner of Girls 18 National title in 2007. Highest singles WTA ranking was World Number 181 on October 10, 2011, and highest doubles rank was World Number 109 in June 2017. Achieved 17 doubles titles and 3 singles titles on the pro circuit and received six entries into the U.S. Open.Birthplace: USAResidency: USALength: 3 min 44 secTheme: Motivation

    Why Mistakes Are Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 1:52 Transcription Available


    Mistakes and failure will always happen when your juniors are playing hard. They need to be encouraged as making mistakes through effort are a critical part of personal development.Coach: Positive Coaching Alliance, better athletes, better people.Bio: Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) is a national non-profit organization with the mission of creating a positive, character-building youth sports environment that results in BETTER ATHLETES, BETTER PEOPLE. Youth sports currently involves 40M children, which presents a tremendous platform on which to develop youth character and life skills. PCA ensures sports are ‘done right' with programming that is research-based and designed to have an impact.Since its founding in 1998, PCA has established 18 chapters nationwide, partnered with roughly 3,500 schools and youth sports organizations to deliver more than 20,000 live group workshops, reaching 19.2 million youth.PCA gains support from a National Advisory Board of elite coaches, professional and Olympic athletes, organization leaders, and academics who share PCA's mission. PCA is proud to partner with more than 50 national governing bodies.Birthplace: N/AResidency: Mountain View, CA, USALink: Positive Coaching AllianceLength: 1 min 37 secTheme: Strategy

    Confidence Issues

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 3:17 Transcription Available


    Confidence is a tricky and fickle thing in tennis. Discover how to understand how to evaluate what is affecting you and how to overcome confidence challenges.Coach: Kendall Brooks, head tennis coachBio: Former head women's tennis coach for the St. Edward's in Austin, Texas for six straight seasons. In 2018, brought Hilltoppers to their highest national ranking in school history at #17 and was named the Wilson ITA South Central Coach of the year. They would finish their 22-6 record-breaking season as Heartland Conference runner-up, earning their 3rd NCAA Tournament berth, and close the year ranked 22nd in the country. Four-year letter winner for Texas Tech Red Raiders, with career singles record of 61-58 and 41-17 in doubles. Bachelor's degree in Exercise and Sports Science.Birthplace: USAResidency: USALength: 3 min 2 secTheme: Confidence

    Prepare Like A Pro

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2020 3:10 Transcription Available


    Why is the preparation at the pro level so much better? Learn to get the mind and body ready. Visualize to relax and prepare and give yourself the best chance of achieving your potential.Coach: Chris Haggard, former world no.19 doubles. Won 7 ATP titles.Bio: Turned pro in 1993. Spent 15 years on the ATP Tour. Excelled at doubles to reach career-high #19 ranking. Stayed in Top 50 for over a decade. Won 7 ATP titles. Reached SF Australian Open and QF of both US Open and Wimbledon. Career wins over Bryan Brothers, Novak Djokovic, Andy Roddick, Leander Paes, Pat Rafter, Leyton Hewitt, and Marat Safin.Birthplace: South AfricaResidency: USALength: 2 min 56 secTheme: Strategy

    Be Extraordinary

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 2:10 Transcription Available


    How far are you willing to go? Look hard at yourself. You need to work that little bit harder. Your opponent will be ready for you. Be extraordinary.Coach: Coach Pain, fitness trainer, and motivational speaker.Bio: 26 years of experience in the fitness industry. Competed in American Ninja Warrior (2011, 2012). 12 years experience in Jeet Kune Do & Wrestling. Instructor on Naval Special Warface Orientation Course. Announcer and motivational speaker for Spartan races, BattleFrong series, and OCR World Championships.Birthplace: USAResidency: USALength: 1 min 58 secTheme: Motivation

    Federer's Mentality

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 2:53 Transcription Available


    What was it like to play the young Roger Federer? How did his mindset change as he matured? Discover lessons we can learn from the GOAT's mentality.Coach: Chris Haggard, former world no.19 doubles. Won 7 ATP titles.Bio: Turned pro in 1993. Spent 15 years on the ATP Tour. Excelled at doubles to reach career-high #19 ranking. Stayed in Top 50 for over a decade. Won 7 ATP titles. Reached SF Australian Open and QF of both US Open and Wimbledon. Career wins over Bryan Brothers, Novak Djokovic, Andy Roddick, Leander Paes, Pat Rafter, Leyton Hewitt, and Marat Safin.Birthplace: South AfricaResidency: USALength: 2 min 41 secTheme: Motivation

    Post-Match Analysis

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 2:34 Transcription Available


    Reflecting post-match on what worked and what didn't can be useful. Get three key things to consider to get the most out of this activity. Coach: Kendall Brooks, head tennis coachBio: Former head women's tennis coach for the St. Edward's in Austin, Texas for six straight seasons. In 2018, brought Hilltoppers to their highest national ranking in school history at #17 and was named the Wilson ITA South Central Coach of the year. They would finish their 22-6 record-breaking season as Heartland Conference runner-up, earning their 3rd NCAA Tournament berth, and close the year ranked 22nd in the country. Four-year letter winner for Texas Tech Red Raiders, with career singles record of 61-58 and 41-17 in doubles. Bachelor's degree in Exercise and Sports Science.Birthplace: USAResidency: USALength: 2 min 21 secTheme: Strategy

    Nadal's Attitude

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 3:15 Transcription Available


    Hear first-hand stories about Rafael Nadal's approach to tennis and his mental toughness and attitude that makes him one of the greatest tennis players of all time.Coach: Chris Haggard, former world no.19 doubles. Won 7 ATP titles.Bio: Turned pro in 1993. Spent 15 years on the ATP Tour. Excelled at doubles to reach career-high #19 ranking. Stayed in Top 50 for over a decade. Won 7 ATP titles. Reached SF Australian Open and QF of both US Open and Wimbledon. Career wins over Bryan Brothers, Novak Djokovic, Andy Roddick, Leander Paes, Pat Rafter, Leyton Hewitt, and Marat Safin.Birthplace: South AfricaResidency: USALength: 3 min 2 secTheme: Motivation

    Managing Anger

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 1:47 Transcription Available


    Don't let anger affect you. Anger is your enemy. You need a clear mind, heart, and soul. Anger will not give you satisfaction. Stand tall, swing with power and grace.Coach: Coach Pain, fitness trainer, and motivational speaker.Bio: 26 years of experience in the fitness industry. Competed in American Ninja Warrior (2011, 2012). 12 years experience in Jeet Kune Do & Wrestling. Instructor on Naval Special Warface Orientation Course. Announcer and motivational speaker for Spartan races, BattleFrong series, and OCR World Championships.Birthplace: USAResidency: USALength: 1 min 37 secTheme: Motivation

    Playing When You Are Exhausted

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 2:21 Transcription Available


    Tennis is physically demanding and takes you to your limits. How can you handle the moments when your body says 'no more'? Get some practical tips that work.Coach: Kendall Brooks, head tennis coachBio: Former head women's tennis coach for the St. Edward's in Austin, Texas for six straight seasons. In 2018, brought Hilltoppers to their highest national ranking in school history at #17 and was named the Wilson ITA South Central Coach of the year. They would finish their 22-6 record-breaking season as Heartland Conference runner-up, earning their 3rd NCAA Tournament berth, and close the year ranked 22nd in the country. Four-year letter winner for Texas Tech Red Raiders, with career singles record of 61-58 and 41-17 in doubles. Bachelor's degree in Exercise and Sports Science.Birthplace: USAResidency: USALength: 2 min 8 secTheme: Motivation

    Be Mentally Ready

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 3:25 Transcription Available


    The greatest athletes are mentally tough. They find ways to 'be ready' to perform on the biggest stages. But what does that mean? What tools do they use to get themselves prepared?Coach: Estevam Strecker, head tennis coachBio: Former head men's tennis coach at St. Edward's in Austin, Texas. Second-straight Heartland Conference Coach of the Year award and two-consecutive trips to the NCAA Regional Tournament. Played collegiate tennis at Auburn from 1999 to 2002, claiming 86 singles victories (8th on the all-time list) and 3 NCAA Tournament appearances. Bachelor's in Exercise Science and Masters in Exercise Physiology.Birthplace: BrazilResidency: USALength: 3 min 12 secTheme: Motivation

    Building Confidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 3:12 Transcription Available


    We need to learn to build confidence every single day. Don't relate confidence directly to winning or losing matches. Take something positive for long-term success.Coach: Chris Haggard, former world no.19 doubles. Won 7 ATP titles.Bio: Turned pro in 1993. Spent 15 years on the ATP Tour. Excelled at doubles to reach career-high #19 ranking. Stayed in Top 50 for over a decade. Won 7 ATP titles. Reached SF Australian Open and QF of both US Open and Wimbledon. Career wins over Bryan Brothers, Novak Djokovic, Andy Roddick, Leander Paes, Pat Rafter, Leyton Hewitt, and Marat Safin.Birthplace: South AfricaResidency: USALength: 3 min 12 secTheme: Confidence

    Regain Your Confidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 3:43 Transcription Available


    Losses in tennis are inevitable. How do you handle these losses? Discover how to apply the lessons and mentally prepare for the next match. Coach: Estevam Strecker, head tennis coachBio: Former head men's tennis coach at St. Edward's in Austin, Texas. Second-straight Heartland Conference Coach of the Year award and two-consecutive trips to the NCAA Regional Tournament. Played collegiate tennis at Auburn from 1999 to 2002, claiming 86 singles victories (8th on the all-time list) and 3 NCAA Tournament appearances. Bachelor's in Exercise Science and Masters in Exercise Physiology.Birthplace: BrazilResidency: USALength: 3 min 42 secTheme: Confidence

    Best Of Five Sets

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 3:34 Transcription Available


    Hear epic Davis Cup stories to understand the true value of playing best of five sets and what you can learn from longer matches. Coach: Dennis Ralston, American tennis legend and Hall of Famer.Bio: Right-handed, former American tennis legend whose playing career spanned the 1960s and 1970s. NCAA titles and USC, five major doubles crowns, and Davis Cup wins for the United States both as a player and captain. Coached by the great Pancho Gonzales. As a 17-year-old in 1960, he and 21-year-old Osuna became the second-youngest Wimbledon Gentleman champions in history. After retirement in 1977, he coached Chris Evert, Gabriela Sabatini, and Yannick Noah, then embarking on a college coaching career at SMU. Joined International Hall of Fame in 1987.Birthplace: USAResidency: USALength: 3 min 34 secTheme: Strategy

    Go Beyond Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2020 1:46 Transcription Available


    Go further. Go beyond your goals. Look beyond practice. Get competitive and take training to the next level. Every day is a 'work day'. Go get it.Coach: Coach Pain, fitness trainer, and motivational speaker.Bio: 26 years of experience in the fitness industry. Competed in American Ninja Warrior (2011, 2012). 12 years experience in Jeet Kune Do & Wrestling. Instructor on Naval Special Warface Orientation Course. Announcer and motivational speaker for Spartan races, BattleFrong series, and OCR World Championships.Birthplace: USAResidency: USALength: 1 min 46 secTheme: Motivation

    Compete With Grace

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 1:51 Transcription Available


    It is more important than ever to help your juniors understand how to compete with grace and integrity. Discover why their 'personal brand' is incredibly important.Coach: Positive Coaching Alliance, better athletes, better people.Bio: Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) is a national non-profit organization with the mission of creating a positive, character-building youth sports environment that results in BETTER ATHLETES, BETTER PEOPLE. Youth sports currently involves 40M children, which presents a tremendous platform on which to develop youth character and life skills. PCA ensures sports are ‘done right' with programming that is research-based and designed to have an impact.Since its founding in 1998, PCA has established 18 chapters nationwide, partnered with roughly 3,500 schools and youth sports organizations to deliver more than 20,000 live group workshops, reaching 19.2 million youth.PCA gains support from a National Advisory Board of elite coaches, professional and Olympic athletes, organization leaders, and academics who share PCA's mission. PCA is proud to partner with more than 50 national governing bodies.Birthplace: N/AResidency: Mountain View, CA, USALink: Positive Coaching AllianceLength: 1 min 40 secTheme: Motivation

    A Day On The Pro Tour

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 3:35 Transcription Available


    Find out what it is like on a typical day in the life of a WTA Pro at a tournament.Coach: Ashley Weinhold, current professional American tennis player.Bio: Current professional American tennis player. Winner of Girls 18 National title in 2007. Highest singles WTA ranking was World Number 181 on October 10, 2011, and highest doubles rank was World Number 109 in June 2017. Achieved 17 doubles titles and 3 singles titles on the pro circuit and received six entries into the U.S. Open.Birthplace: USAResidency: USALength: 3 min 28 secTheme: Motivation

    Losing The First Set

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 3:01 Transcription Available


    You have lost a close first set. What next? Learn to make adjustments and mentally prepare for the second set to give yourself the best chance of success.Coach: Estevam Strecker, head tennis coachBio: Former head men's tennis coach at St. Edward's in Austin, Texas. Second-straight Heartland Conference Coach of the Year award and two-consecutive trips to the NCAA Regional Tournament. Played collegiate tennis at Auburn from 1999 to 2002, claiming 86 singles victories (8th on the all-time list) and 3 NCAA Tournament appearances. Bachelor's in Exercise Science and Masters in Exercise Physiology.Birthplace: BrazilResidency: USALength: 3 min 0 secTheme: Motivation

    Warm Up Analysis

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 1:58 Transcription Available


    What can you do in the first five minutes to better understand your opponent? Discover practical tools that you can use every time to assess the player on the other side of the net and help you win more.Coach: Beverly Bowes, Former WTA top 50. Five-time all-American.Bio: Earned top WTA 50 world ranking. Five-time All-American at the University of Texas (UT). Inducted into the UT Women's Hall of Honor in 2000. Division I NCAA Head Coach at SMU, Assistant Coach at UT, and a USTA National Junior Development Coach.Birthplace: USAResidence: USALength: 1 min 43 secTheme: Strategy

    People Watching You

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2020 1:52 Transcription Available


    How can people watching you affect your game? Are they for you or against you? Discover how to use a crowd's negative energy to your advantage.Coach: Chris Haggard, former world no.19 doubles. Won 7 ATP titles.Bio: Turned pro in 1993. Spent 15 years on the ATP Tour. Excelled at doubles to reach career-high #19 ranking. Stayed in Top 50 for over a decade. Won 7 ATP titles. Reached SF Australian Open and QF of both US Open and Wimbledon. Career wins over Bryan Brothers, Novak Djokovic, Andy Roddick, Leander Paes, Pat Rafter, Leyton Hewitt, and Marat Safin.Birthplace: South AfricaResidency: USALength: 1 min 38 secTheme: Emotion

    Getting Two Steps Ahead

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2020 3:41 Transcription Available


    Tennis can be like a game of chess. Discover how you can outwit your opponent and get two steps ahead.Coach: Mark Hildebrand, high performance (parent) coachBio: Began as Head Pro at the Green Tree Tennis Club in 1997, where both junior and adult programs won back to back city championships. In 2000, became Head Pro at Oak Hills Country Club and coached the Junior team to a silver medal in the AAU Junior Olympics in Detroit, Michigan. Moved to be Director of Tennis for the Northside Independent School District where he was in charge of providing tennis to 65 elementary schools, 19 middle schools, and 11 high schools. While at NISD, managed an elite program that produced two Texas 5A state champions and numerous players to play for top universities. Involved in over 10 USTA High-Performance training camps. USPTA 1 certified professional.Birthplace: USAResidency: USALength: 3 min 29 secTheme: Strategy

    Be Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 3:54 Transcription Available


    Be yourself on the court. Be natural. Don't try to be something you are not. Experience shows it won't work. Learn to let go and be yourself.Coach: Chris Haggard, former world no.19 doubles. Won 7 ATP titles.Bio: Turned pro in 1993. Spent 15 years on the ATP Tour. Excelled at doubles to reach career-high #19 ranking. Stayed in Top 50 for over a decade. Won 7 ATP titles. Reached SF Australian Open and QF of both US Open and Wimbledon. Career wins over Bryan Brothers, Novak Djokovic, Andy Roddick, Leander Paes, Pat Rafter, Leyton Hewitt, and Marat Safin.Birthplace: South AfricaResidency: USALength: 3 min 41 secTheme: Emotion

    Self-Confidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 3:30 Transcription Available


    Self-confidence is a feeling of trust and judgment. It can be an all-conquering potion. Combat negativity to preserve confidence. Learn to use previous successes, visualize the future, and set realistic expectations.Coach: Aleks Szymanski, Founder of Tennisletics, and Certified Mental Coach.Bio: Founder of Tennisletics and tennis fanatic. Started work life as a military and search and rescue helicopter pilot. Spent the past two decades founding and nurturing fast-growing technology businesses across the globe. Competed at high-level squash, judo, and rugby. Certified Mental Coach.Birthplace: EnglandResidency: Austin, TX, USALength: 3 min 15 secTheme: Confidence

    Conquering The Pusher

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 2:03 Transcription Available


    How do you play against the 'pusher', the player that gets everything back? Discover some great strategies and tips.Coach: Ashley Weinhold, current professional American tennis player. Bio:  Winner of Girls 18 National title in 2007. Highest singles WTA ranking was World Number 181 on October 10, 2011, and highest doubles rank was World Number 109 in June 2017. Achieved 17 doubles titles and 3 singles titles on the pro circuit and received six entries into the U.S. Open.Birthplace: USAResidency: USA

    Distractions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 2:32 Transcription Available


    Discover how arousal levels and self-talk can affect you. Learn to embrace the challenges that you experience on the tennis court. Set your mindset right and achieve your potential.Coach: Aleks Szymanski, Founder of Tennisletics, and Certified Mental Coach.Bio: Founder of Tennisletics and tennis fanatic. Started work life as a military and search and rescue helicopter pilot. Spent the past two decades founding and nurturing fast-growing technology businesses across the globe. Competed at high-level squash, judo, and rugby. Certified Mental Coach.Birthplace: EnglandResidency: Austin, TX, USALength: 3 min 19 secTheme: Concentration

    Problem Solving

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 3:30 Transcription Available


    What do you do when you are losing a match? Learn practical tips and techniques to help you problem solve in the moment and change your situation.Coach: Beverly Bowes, Former WTA top 50. Five-time all-American.Bio: Earned top WTA 50 world ranking. Five-time All-American at the University of Texas (UT). Inducted into the UT Women's Hall of Honor in 2000. Division I NCAA Head Coach at SMU, Assistant Coach at UT, and a USTA National Junior Development Coach.Birthplace: USAResidence: USALength: 3 min 14 secTheme: Confidence

    Coaching Your Own Child

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2020 3:45 Transcription Available


    Hear the ins and outs of coaching your own son or daughter at the highest level.Coach: Mark Hildebrand, high performance (parent) coachBio: Began as Head Pro at the Green Tree Tennis Club in 1997, where both junior and adult programs won back to back city championships. In 2000, became Head Pro at Oak Hills Country Club and coached the Junior team to a silver medal in the AAU Junior Olympics in Detroit, Michigan. Moved to be Director of Tennis for the Northside Independent School District where he was in charge of providing tennis to 65 elementary schools, 19 middle schools, and 11 high schools. While at NISD, managed an elite program that produced two Texas 5A state champions and numerous players to play for top universities. Involved in over 10 USTA High-Performance training camps. USPTA 1 certified professional.Birthplace: USAResidency: USALength: 3 min 30 secTheme: Strategy

    Total Awareness

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 3:10 Transcription Available


    Learn how to be aware of everything on the tennis court. Stop trying to block things out because it won't work. Discover how you can keep your focus by accepting what tennis is.Coach: Chris Haggard, former world no.19 doubles. Won 7 ATP titles.Bio: Turned pro in 1993. Spent 15 years on the ATP Tour. Excelled at doubles to reach career-high #19 ranking. Stayed in Top 50 for over a decade. Won 7 ATP titles. Reached SF Australian Open and QF of both US Open and Wimbledon. Career wins over Bryan Brothers, Novak Djokovic, Andy Roddick, Leander Paes, Pat Rafter, Leyton Hewitt, and Marat Safin.Birthplace: South AfricaResidency: USALength: 2 min 57 secTheme: Concentration

    Dealing With Anger

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 2:00 Transcription Available


    Managing your anger on the court is essential if you want to progress from 'good' to 'great'. Discover how you can manage it.Coach: Ashley Weinhold, current professional American tennis player. Bio:  Winner of Girls 18 National title in 2007. Highest singles WTA ranking was World Number 181 on October 10, 2011, and highest doubles rank was World Number 109 in June 2017. Achieved 17 doubles titles and 3 singles titles on the pro circuit and received six entries into the U.S. Open.Birthplace: USAResidency: USALength: 1 min 49 secTheme: EmotionOther tracks by Ashley Weinhold: Focus During A Point, A Day On The Pro Tour, When Tennis Meets Hollywood.

    Positivity Is Unique

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 3:31 Transcription Available


    Positivity is unique. Be prepared to create the right environment. You need to grow a positive mindset in life and on the tennis court. Learn to embrace the losing experiences to grow for success.Coach: Coach Pain, fitness trainer, and motivational speaker.Bio: 26 years of experience in the fitness industry. Competed in American Ninja Warrior (2011, 2012). 12 years experience in Jeet Kune Do & Wrestling. Instructor on Naval Special Warface Orientation Course. Announcer and motivational speaker for Spartan races, BattleFrong series, and OCR World Championships.Birthplace: USAResidency: USALength: 3 min 17 secTheme: ConfidenceOther tracks by Coach Pain: Be Fearless, Don't Give Up, Go Beyond Goals, Be Extraordinary, Ready, Steady, Go, Managing Anger, Managing Stress, Being Confident, Importance Of Concentration, Positivity is Unique.You might like: Confidence Issues.

    When Parents Can Be Helpful Or Harmful

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 2:12 Transcription Available


    As a parent, are you going to be helpful or helpful to your junior players' development? Discover how to ensure you can have the most positive impact.Coach: Positive Coaching Alliance, better athletes, better people.Bio: Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) is a national non-profit organization with the mission of creating a positive, character-building youth sports environment that results in BETTER ATHLETES, BETTER PEOPLE. Youth sports currently involves 40M children, which presents a tremendous platform on which to develop youth character and life skills. PCA ensures sports are ‘done right' with programming that is research-based and designed to have an impact.Since its founding in 1998, PCA has established 18 chapters nationwide, partnered with roughly 3,500 schools and youth sports organizations to deliver more than 20,000 live group workshops, reaching 19.2 million youth.PCA gains support from a National Advisory Board of elite coaches, professional and Olympic athletes, organization leaders, and academics who share PCA's mission. PCA is proud to partner with more than 50 national governing bodies.Birthplace: N/AResidency: Mountain View, CA, USALink: Positive Coaching AllianceLength: 2 min 20 secTheme: ConcentrationOther tracks by PCA: When Things Go Wrong, When Parents Can Be Helpful Or Harmful, Compete With Grace, Why Mistakes Are Good, The Ride Home.You might like: The Ride Home.

    Trust Your Doubles Partner

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 2:22 Transcription Available


    Learn about the importance of trusting your partner in good times and bad. Keep that positive attitude and don't blame your partner when you lose. Win and lose as a team.Coach: Chris Haggard, former world no.19 doubles. Won 7 ATP titles.Bio: Turned pro in 1993. Spent 15 years on the ATP Tour. Excelled at doubles to reach career-high #19 ranking. Stayed in Top 50 for over a decade. Won 7 ATP titles. Reached SF Australian Open and QF of both US Open and Wimbledon. Career wins over Bryan Brothers, Novak Djokovic, Andy Roddick, Leander Paes, Pat Rafter, Leyton Hewitt, and Marat Safin.Birthplace: South AfricaResidency: USALength: 2 min 10 secTheme: EmotionOther tracks by Chris Haggard: Magical Moments, Total Awareness, Be Yourself, Prepare Like A Pro, Dealing With Stress, Building Confidence, Nadal's Attitude, Federer Mentality, Trust Your Doubles Partner, People Watching You, Mental Consistency.You might like: Doubles Chemistry

    Winning Ways

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 4:17 Transcription Available


    Discover a plethora of great tips from decades of playing with multiple coaches that can help you create winning ways on the court.Coach: Beverly Bowes, Former WTA top 50. Five-time all-American.Bio: Earned top WTA 50 world ranking. Five-time All-American at the University of Texas (UT). Inducted into the UT Women's Hall of Honor in 2000. Division I NCAA Head Coach at SMU, Assistant Coach at UT, and a USTA National Junior Development Coach.Birthplace: USAResidence: USALength: 4 min 1 secTheme: ConfidenceOther tracks by Beverley Bowes: Problem Solving, Fight.You might like: Achieving Success

    Don't Give Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 2:01 Transcription Available


    Don't give up on the opportunity to shine. Don't get distracted by things that hinder you. Be prepared to be a winner. Own the moment before you.Coach: Coach Pain, fitness trainer, and motivational speaker.Bio: 26 years of experience in the fitness industry. Competed in American Ninja Warrior (2011, 2012). 12 years experience in Jeet Kune Do & Wrestling. Instructor on Naval Special Warface Orientation Course. Announcer and motivational speaker for Spartan races, BattleFrong series, and OCR World Championships.Birthplace: USAResidency: USALength: 1 min 51 secTheme: MotivationOther tracks by Coach Pain: Be Fearless, Don't Give Up, Go Beyond Goals, Be Extraordinary, Ready, Steady, Go, Managing Anger, Managing Stress, Being Confident, Importance Of Concentration, Positivity is Unique.You might like: Be Fearless.

    Don't Look Around

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 4:10 Transcription Available


    Hear about concentration through a powerful story about Dennis playing at Wimbledon as a 17-year-old in 1960 and what he discovered.Coach: Dennis Ralston, American tennis legend and Hall of Famer.Bio: Right-handed, former American tennis legend whose playing career spanned the 1960s and 1970s. NCAA titles and USC, five major doubles crowns, and Davis Cup wins for the United States both as a player and captain. Coached by the great Pancho Gonzales. As a 17-year-old in 1960, he and 21-year-old Osuna became the second-youngest Wimbledon Gentleman champions in history. After retirement in 1977, he coached Chris Evert, Gabriela Sabatini, and Yannick Noah, then embarking on a college coaching career at SMU. Joined International Hall of Fame in 1987.Birthplace: USAResidency: USALength: 3 min 58 secTheme: ConcentrationOther tracks by Dennis Ralston: All The Little Things, Don't Look Around, Best Of Five Sets.You might like: People Watching You.

    Watching From The Sidelines

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2020 1:50 Transcription Available


    Are you a parent watching your son or daughter from the sidelines? Discover the impact of your actions.Coach: Trey Hildebrand, next-generation American tennis player.Bio: Born May 15, 2000, in San Antonio, Texas. Reached No. 2 Junior ranking in USA and No. 5 by Tennis Recruiting Network. In doubles, won 2018 Easter Bowl Championships in Palm Springs, reached SF in the 2018 Belgian International Junior Championships, QF 2018 Junior International Roehampton, and QF 2018 International Spring Championships in Carson, USA. Reached singles QF in the 2018 Junior Wimbledon Championships. Reached QF doubles and competed in singles 2018 US Boys Open. Competed in the singles and doubles of the 2018 Roland Garros Junior French Championships.Joined The Knights at the University of Central Florida, led by head coach John Roddick, which plays out of the National USTA Campus in FL.Birthplace: USAResidency: USALength: 1 min 37 secTheme: EmotionYou might like: People Watching You.

    Routines

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 4:04 Transcription Available


    Learn how you can increase your level of focus on the court by concentrating on the items that enhance your performance. Discover the differences between practice and matches. Embrace routines to take your tennis to the next level.Coach: Aleks Szymanski, Founder of Tennisletics, and Certified Mental Coach.Bio: Founder of Tennisletics and tennis fanatic. Started work life as a military and search and rescue helicopter pilot. Spent the past two decades founding and nurturing fast-growing technology businesses across the globe. Competed at high-level squash, judo, and rugby. Certified Mental Coach.Birthplace: EnglandResidency: Austin, TX, USALength: 3 min 50 secTheme: ConcentrationOther tracks by Aleks Szymanski: Baggage, Distractions, Self-Confidence, Threat Or Challenge, Stress, Two Outcomes.You might like: Changeovers.

    Baggage

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 3:33 Transcription Available


    We hoard mental baggage as we go through life. Learn to let go with proven techniques that can help you reset when baggage gets in the way on the tennis court.Coach: Aleks Szymanski, Founder of Tennisletics, and Certified Mental Coach.Bio: Founder of Tennisletics and tennis fanatic. Started work life as a military and search and rescue helicopter pilot. Spent the past two decades founding and nurturing fast-growing technology businesses across the globe. Competed at high-level squash, judo, and rugby. Certified Mental Coach.Birthplace: EnglandResidency: Austin, TX, USALength: 3 min 19 secTheme: EmotionOther tracks by Aleks Szymanski: Baggage, Distractions, Self-Confidence, Threat Or Challenge, Stress, Two Outcomes.You might like: Be Yourself.

    The Ride Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 2:43 Transcription Available


    Juniors hate the ride home from a match or tournament. Learn how you can navigate this car journey and make sure (as parents) you turn it into a positive experience for both you and your junior.Coach: Positive Coaching Alliance, better athletes, better people.Bio: Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) is a national non-profit organization with the mission of creating a positive, character-building youth sports environment that results in BETTER ATHLETES, BETTER PEOPLE. Youth sports currently involves 40M children, which presents a tremendous platform on which to develop youth character and life skills. PCA ensures sports are ‘done right' with programming that is research-based and designed to have an impact.Since its founding in 1998, PCA has established 18 chapters nationwide, partnered with roughly 3,500 schools and youth sports organizations to deliver more than 20,000 live group workshops, reaching 19.2 million youth.PCA gains support from a National Advisory Board of elite coaches, professional and Olympic athletes, organization leaders, and academics who share PCA's mission. PCA is proud to partner with more than 50 national governing bodies.Birthplace: N/AResidency: Mountain View, CA, USALink: Positive Coaching AllianceLength: 2 min 30 secTheme: EmotionOther tracks by PCA: When Things Go Wrong, When Parents Can Be Helpful Or Harmful, Compete With Grace, Why Mistakes Are Good, The Ride Home.You might like: When Parents Can Be Helpful Or Harmful.

    Raising A Champion

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 2:58 Transcription Available


    What does it really take to raise a tennis champion? Find out from a parent coach that has done just that.Coach: Mark Hildebrand, high performance (parent) coachBio: Began as Head Pro at the Green Tree Tennis Club in 1997, where both junior and adult programs won back to back city championships. In 2000, became Head Pro at Oak Hills Country Club and coached the Junior team to a silver medal in the AAU Junior Olympics in Detroit, Michigan. Moved to be Director of Tennis for the Northside Independent School District where he was in charge of providing tennis to 65 elementary schools, 19 middle schools, and 11 high schools. While at NISD, managed an elite program that produced two Texas 5A state champions and numerous players to play for top universities. Involved in over 10 USTA High-Performance training camps. USPTA 1 certified professional.Birthplace: USAResidency: USALength: 2 min 43 secTheme: StrategyOther tracks by Mark Hildebrand: Raising A Champion, Coaching Your Own Child, Getting Two Steps Ahead.You might like: Coaching Your Own Child.

    Maintain Your Cool

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 3:08 Transcription Available


    The are several different strategies that can help you keep your cool on the tennis court. They involve mental training habits and routines that work.Coach: Kendall Brooks, head tennis coachBio: Former head women's tennis coach for the St. Edward's in Austin, Texas for six straight seasons. In 2018, brought Hilltoppers to their highest national ranking in school history at #17 and was named the Wilson ITA South Central Coach of the year. They would finish their 22-6 record-breaking season as Heartland Conference runner-up, earning their 3rd NCAA Tournament berth, and close the year ranked 22nd in the country. Four-year letter winner for Texas Tech Red Raiders, with career singles record of 61-58 and 41-17 in doubles. Bachelor's degree in Exercise and Sports Science.Birthplace: USAResidency: USALength: 2 min 54 secTheme: EmotionOther tracks by Kendall Brooks: Confidence Issues, Doubles Chemistry, Choosing Your Doubles Partner, Post-Match Analysis, Playing When You Are Exhausted, Maintain Your Cool.You might like: Problem Solving.

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